Tell me again (even though it's the thousandth time I've asked)...

Tell me again (even though it's the thousandth time I've asked) who are the good doctors around here.  Both for GP and Rheumatology in case I need to make some decisions.

I'm pretty annoyed today.

Dr. Edmond's office either didn't relay the message to him that I couldn't take the NSAID samples he gave me, or he neglected to call me back.  I called yesterday and they were supposed to call me back.  I probably should have called today, but he seems hesitant to give me anything because he's not that familiar with Otezla, which I can understand.  I probably would have lost my temper had I called, anyway.  I'm just so on edge right now.

Dr. Crawford is on vacation, so I guess that's more important than one of her patients being in pain.  She seems to want the benefits of being paid for a full-time stock of patients, but they are so slow to do any damn thing that I think she's either understaffed or needs to put in some more hours.  I FEEL like this is RIDICULOUS and I'm LOSING MY PATIENCE.  She needs to get her shit together before she loses one of hers (patients.  ME, specifically).

I don't really have the time or energy to drive farther away to see a good doctor, but I'm starting to consider it.  I get that some things take time, but then again - you'd think a doctor would take pride in running their office efficiently.  I had x-rays done months ago and she's just now trying to do something with them?  I tell the nurse I'm hurting and she's like, "Well, Dr. Crawford's out of town."  Do I give a shit where she is?  NO.  This is so dumb.  And I am SO ILL.

I have to go and take a nap.  Or do homework.  Or something. I don't even know what I can do right now.  I'm slangry (sleepy + angry).

Everyone is about to think I'm crazy, but...

Everyone is about to think I'm crazy, but this cool breeze is killing my knees.  Went to class in what should have been comfortable clothing (sweat pants, tshirt, and light hoodie), and I'm paying for it now.  I just put a heavier jacket and snow pants on top of all that.  If it stays this cool tonight I'm gonna have to turn the heater on in my bedroom.

I know it's still August in Alabama, but I am not even kidding.  If you see me out and I look like it's snowing, please do not try to have me committed for being delusional.  I know the weather is nice.  I'M enjoying it, but my skeleton is not.  😛

I feel like I was running ALL DAY.

I feel like I was running ALL DAY.  I went to class.  Then I went to the DMV to turn in the paperwork for my placard.  Got that, so now I have it if I need it.  Then I took Dr. Crawford the x-rays.  Next, there was a meeting at the McClellan campus about JSU and the scholarship.  Went to that.  Then grabbed an unsweet tea and went to work.

I just got home.  😳  Tired is an understatement.

Update:

Update:

I have my x-rays and the papers that are with them.  I will drop them off with Dr. Crawford tomorrow, but I'm copying everything first.  I haven't looked at the x-rays yet, but from what I read I do have some minor joint damage in my hips and knees already.  At least it's minor.  They also mention "osteopenia" on pretty much every bone, and Google says that's reduced bone mass of lesser severity than osteoporosis.

Wonderful.

Dr. Edmond gave me samples of an NSAID called Nalfon.  I took it with lunch and about halfway through my evening class today it took the edge off the pain and I started to crash.  I'm assuming it's because I'm exhausted because tiredness wasn't listed in the side effects.  I'm sorry if I ignore anyone, but I'm probably going to nap shortly.  I do have homework (even Algebra that I REALLY want to do), but I can't think straight right now, so whatever.

Also, Dr. Edmond signed my parking papers.  I will go and pick up my placard tomorrow.  I don't usually have trouble getting a manageable parking spot for the classes at Ayers, so I'll do it after class.  No biggie.  It looks like I will mostly need it for the classes at McClellan, which are on Monday and Wednesday.

Anyway.  I'm off.  It's been one hell of a day.

😕

😕

Dr. Crawford's office just called me. They want me to get copies of my x-rays for them to send to UAB. That sounds a little scary.

Ugh. Third parking lot away again this morning.

Ugh.  Third parking lot away again this morning.  I feel awful.  Appointment with Dr. Edmond at 2:30.  I am so done with this.  Even my hands are starting to hurt.

Guess it's time to get on with my day.  😕

Because I'm a super nerd...

Because I'm a super nerd I went and had my loose leaf Algebra textbook bound today.  They do that at Office Max for pretty cheap.  I paid $3.29 and even got flimsy front and back covers.

The textbook came with 3 holes punched in one side of the pages and were clearly meant to be put in a binder, but the pages are so thin that I felt like I was gonna rip them out when I turned them.  Now it's spiral bound, and even though that sounds like probably a crappy thing to do the pages feel more secure.  It's also saving me from having to carry my regular binder plus another binder with my book pages in it.  That's quite an armload for me and I just want things to be easy right now.